In the practice of running a school for more than 60 years, the school has formed the school spirit of "unity, diligence, civilization and enterprising", the teaching spirit of "kindness, preciseness, innovation and pioneering" and the study style of "diligence, thoughtfulness, initiative and innovation". The school is a characteristic school of science and technology education in Shanghai, a key school of invention in Shanghai, a teaching practice base of College of Art and Design of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, an experimental base of art education in Jinshan District, an experimental base of physical education in Jinshan District, and a self-training base of teacher training in Jinshan District. The school has successively won the honorary titles of "Advanced Unit of Science and Technology Education in Shanghai, Civilized Unit in Jinshan District, Model School of Code of Conduct in Jinshan District, and Advanced Group of Youth Protection in Jinshan District".
The school's art education and science and technology education have formed their own characteristics and created their own brands. Since 2000, nearly 600 art students have been admitted to China Academy of Fine Arts, East China Normal University, Donghua University, Shanghai University, Shanghai Normal University and Shanghai University of Science and Technology. Four scientific and technological activities won international awards, nine national awards, 139 municipal awards and 254 district awards.
The school takes "honesty, dedication, knowledge and discipline" as its motto, actively implements the educational concept of "students' active development", adheres to the school-running concept of "establishing a school with characteristics and educating people scientifically", strives to create a warm and harmonious campus environment, unites all forces with the spirit of "being practical, diligent and pragmatic", creates a characteristic school, trains students with special skills and shows teachers' elegant demeanor.